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Diagnostics (Basel) ; 11(6)2021 Jun 03.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34205003

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We have read with great interest the article by Lionte et al., "Association of multiple glycemic parameters at hospital admission with mortality and short-term outcomes in acutely poisoned patients", recently published in your journal [...].

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An. pediatr. (2003. Ed. impr.) ; 92(1): 37-45, ene. 2020. tab
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-186816

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Objetivo: Describir las características de los pacientes pediátricos con sospecha de intoxicación atendidos por unidades de soporte vital avanzado (SVA) y evaluar los indicadores de calidad (IC) para la atención urgente prehospitalaria de estos pacientes. Método: Estudio observacional de los pacientes menores de 18 años con exposición a tóxicos, que fueron atendidos por una unidad de SVA del Sistema de Emergencias Médicas en Cataluña, durante un año. Se definieron criterios de clínica grave. Se evaluaron 8 IC para la atención urgente prehospitalaria de los pacientes pediátricos intoxicados. Resultados: Se incluyó a 254 pacientes. La edad mediana fue de 14 años (p25-75 = 7-16), con exposición intencionada en el 50,8% de los casos. El tóxico más frecuentemente implicado fue el monóxido de carbono (CO) (33,8%). Presentó clínica de toxicidad el 48,8%, siendo grave en el 16,5%. La intencionalidad (OR 5,1; intervalo de confianza del 95%: 1,9-13,8) y el desconocimiento del tiempo transcurrido desde el contacto (OR 3,1; intervalo de confianza del 95%: 1,3-7,3) fueron factores de riesgo independientes asociados a clínica grave. Cinco IC no alcanzaron el estándar de calidad: disponibilidad de guías de actuación específicas, administración de carbón activado en pacientes seleccionados, aplicación de oxigenoterapia a la máxima concentración posible en intoxicación por CO, valoración electrocardiográfica en pacientes expuestos a sustancias cardiotóxicas y registro del conjunto mínimo de datos. Conclusiones: Los pacientes pediátricos expuestos a tóxicos y atendidos por unidades SVA presentan características propias. Destacan la implicación del CO y de los adolescentes con intoxicaciones voluntarias. La evaluación de los IC ha sido útil para detectar puntos débiles en la calidad asistencial de estos pacientes y desarrollar estrategias de mejora


Objective: To describe the characteristics of paediatric patients with suspected poisoning treated by advanced life support (ALS) units, and to evaluate quality indicators (QI) for the prehospital emergency care of these patients. Method: A one-year observational study of patients under 18 years of age exposed to poisoning and treated by an ALS unit of the Medical Emergency System in Catalonia. Severe clinical criteria were defined, with 8 QI being evaluated for prehospital emergency care of poisoned paediatric patients. Results: The study included a total of 254 patients, with a median age of 14 years-old (p25-75 = 7-16), with intentional poisoning in 50.8% of cases. The most frequently involved toxic agent was carbon monoxide (CO) (33.8%). Poisoning was found in 48.8% of those patients, being serious in 16.5%. Intentionally (OR 5.1; 95% CI: 1.9-13.8) and knowledge of the time of exposure (OD 3.1; 95% CI: 1.3-7.3) were independent risk factors associated with the appearance of severe clinical symptoms. Five QI did not reach the quality standard and included, availability of specific clinical guidelines, activated charcoal administration in selected patients, oxygen therapy administration at maximum possible concentration in carbon monoxide poisoning, electrocardiographic assessment in patients exposed to cardiotoxic substances, and recording of the minimum data set. Conclusions: Paediatric patients attended by ALS units showed specific characteristics, highlighting the involvement of CO and adolescents with voluntary poisoning. The QI assessment was useful to detect weak points in the quality of care of these patients and to develop strategies for improvement


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Humans , Male , Infant, Newborn , Infant , Child, Preschool , Child , Adolescent , Emergency Medical Services/statistics & numerical data , Quality of Health Care , Poisoning/epidemiology , 35509 , Confidence Intervals , Risk Factors , Quality Indicators, Health Care , Epidemiology, Descriptive
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An Pediatr (Engl Ed) ; 92(1): 37-45, 2020 Jan.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31129026

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OBJECTIVE: To describe the characteristics of paediatric patients with suspected poisoning treated by advanced life support (ALS) units, and to evaluate quality indicators (QI) for the prehospital emergency care of these patients. METHOD: A one-year observational study of patients under 18 years of age exposed to poisoning and treated by an ALS unit of the Medical Emergency System in Catalonia. Severe clinical criteria were defined, with 8 QI being evaluated for prehospital emergency care of poisoned paediatric patients. RESULTS: The study included a total of 254 patients, with a median age of 14 years-old (p25-75 = 7-16), with intentional poisoning in 50.8% of cases. The most frequently involved toxic agent was carbon monoxide (CO) (33.8%). Poisoning was found in 48.8% of those patients, being serious in 16.5%. Intentionally (OR 5.1; 95% CI: 1.9-13.8) and knowledge of the time of exposure (OD 3.1; 95% CI: 1.3-7.3) were independent risk factors associated with the appearance of severe clinical symptoms. Five QI did not reach the quality standard and included, availability of specific clinical guidelines, activated charcoal administration in selected patients, oxygen therapy administration at maximum possible concentration in carbon monoxide poisoning, electrocardiographic assessment in patients exposed to cardiotoxic substances, and recording of the minimum data set. CONCLUSIONS: Paediatric patients attended by ALS units showed specific characteristics, highlighting the involvement of CO and adolescents with voluntary poisoning. The QI assessment was useful to detect weak points in the quality of care of these patients and to develop strategies for improvement.


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Emergency Medical Services/standards , Poisoning/therapy , Quality Indicators, Health Care , Adolescent , Antidotes/therapeutic use , Carbon Monoxide Poisoning/epidemiology , Carbon Monoxide Poisoning/therapy , Child , Child, Preschool , Confidence Intervals , Emergency Medical Services/methods , Humans , Infant , Infant, Newborn , Odds Ratio , Poisoning/epidemiology , Prescription Drug Misuse/adverse effects , Prescription Drug Misuse/statistics & numerical data , Quality of Health Care , Severity of Illness Index , Spain/epidemiology , Suicide, Attempted/statistics & numerical data
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Emergencias ; 31(5): 304-310, 2019 Oct.
Article in English, Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31625301

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OBJECTIVES: To describe health care quality indicators in cases of carbon monoxide (CO) exposure attended by prehospital services and to explore factors associated with the use of pulse CO-oximetry (SpCO) for the noninvasive estimation of CO saturation of arterial blood. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Cohort study of patients exposed to CO and transported by advanced life support units of the Emergency Medical Services of Catalonia between January 2015 and December 2017. We selected 11 applicable quality indicators and used multivariate analysis to explore factors associated with the recording of SpCO. RESULTS: We studied 1676 cases of CO exposure. SpCO was recorded in 1108 cases (66.1%). CO saturation exceeded 10% in 358 patients (32.3%). Adherence was deficient in 5 of the 11 applicable quality indicators. Multivariate analysis showed less use of pulse CO-oximetry when another toxic exposure was present (odds ratio [OR], 0.34; 95% CI, 0.11- 1.00) and when the first responder was from the advanced life support service (OR, 0.43; 95% CI, 0.31-0.59). SpCO was used more in the presence of a history of mental health problems (OR, 3.01; 95% CI,1.27-7.17), headache (OR, 2.13; 95% CI, 1.2-3.72), and along with use of oxygen therapy (OR, 10.33; 95% CI, 5.46-19.53). CONCLUSION: Prehospital attendance of episodes of CO exposure is marked by failure to comply with some health care quality indicators. We detected factors associated with under use of SpCO as well as areas to target for improvement.


OBJETIVO: Investigar la calidad asistencial en los episodios de exposición a monóxido de carbono (CO) asistidos por unidades prehospitalarias mediante indicadores de calidad (IC) y las variables relacionadas con el uso del pulsicooxímetro para medir de forma incruenta el porcentaje de saturación de la hemoglobina con CO (SpCO). METODO: . Estudio de cohorte de los episodios de exposición a CO atendidos por las unidades de soporte vital avanzado (SVA) del Sistema de Emergencias Médicas de Cataluña. Se seleccionaron 11 IC y se diseñó un análisis multivariante para investigar las variables relacionadas con el uso del pulsicooxímetro. RESULTADOS: Se recogieron 1.676 episodios de exposición a CO. En 1.108 (66,1%) se registró la SpCO con pulsicooxímetro, siendo SpCO > 10% en 358 (32,3%). De los 11 IC, cinco no alcanzaron el estándar recomendado. El análisis multivariante mostró un menor uso del pulsicooxímetro cuando había asociación con otro tóxico, OR 0,34 (IC 95% 0,11-1,00) y cuando la primera asistencia era realizada por SVA médico, OR 0,43 (IC 95% 0,31-0,59). Hubo mayor uso del pulsicooxímetro ante la presencia de antecedentes psiquiátricos OR 3,01 (IC 95% 1,27-7,17), la cefalea OR 2,13 (IC 95% 1,22-3,72) y el uso de oxigenoterapia OR 10,33 (5,46-19,53). CONCLUSIONES: En la asistencia prehospitalaria de los episodios de exposición al CO existe una falta de cumplimiento de algunos IC. Hay variables relacionadas con la infrautilización del pulsicooxímetro, con puntos de mejora.


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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning/diagnosis , Carboxyhemoglobin/analysis , Emergency Medical Services/standards , Oximetry/statistics & numerical data , Quality Indicators, Health Care , Adult , Biomarkers/blood , Carbon Monoxide Poisoning/blood , Carbon Monoxide Poisoning/epidemiology , Carbon Monoxide Poisoning/therapy , Cohort Studies , Cross-Sectional Studies , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Multivariate Analysis , Odds Ratio , Oximetry/standards , Spain/epidemiology , Symptom Assessment/methods
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Emergencias (Sant Vicenç dels Horts) ; 31(5): 304-310, oct. 2019. tab
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-184119

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Objetivo. Investigar la calidad asistencial en los episodios de exposición a monóxido de carbono (CO) asistidos por unidades prehospitalarias mediante indicadores de calidad (IC) y las variables relacionadas con el uso del pulsicooxímetro para medir de forma incruenta el porcentaje de saturación de la hemoglobina con CO (SpCO). Método. Estudio de cohorte de los episodios de exposición a CO atendidos por las unidades de soporte vital avanza-do (SVA) del Sistema de Emergencias Médicas de Cataluña. Se seleccionaron 11 IC y se diseñó un análisis multivariante para investigar las variables relacionadas con el uso del pulsicooxímetro.Resultados. Se recogieron 1.676 episodios de exposición a CO. En 1.108 (66,1%) se registró la SpCO con pulsicooxímetro, siendo SpCO > 10% en 358 (32,3%). De los 11 IC, cinco no alcanzaron el estándar recomendado. El análisis multivariante mostró un menor uso del pulsicooxímetro cuando había asociación con otro tóxico, OR 0,34 (IC 95% 0,11-1,00) y cuando la primera asistencia era realizada por SVA médico, OR 0,43 (IC 95% 0,31-0,59). Hubo mayor uso del pulsicooxímetro ante la presencia de antecedentes psiquiátricos OR 3,01 (IC 95% 1,27-7,17), la cefalea OR 2,13 (IC 95% 1,22-3,72) y el uso de oxigenoterapia OR 10,33 (5,46-19,53). Conclusión. En la asistencia prehospitalaria de los episodios de exposición al CO existe una falta de cumplimiento de algunos IC. Hay variables relacionadas con la infrautilización del pulsicooxímetro, con puntos de mejora


Objective. To describe health care quality indicators in cases of carbon monoxide (CO) exposure attended by prehospital services and to explore factors associated with the use of pulse CO-oximetry (SpCO) for the noninvasive estimation of CO saturation of arterial blood. Method. Cohort study of patients exposed to CO and transported by advanced life support units of the Emergency Medical Services of Catalonia between January 2015 and December 2017. We selected 11 applicable quality indicators and used multivariate analysis to explore factors associated with the recording of SpCO. Results. We studied 1676 cases of CO exposure. SpCO was recorded in 1108 cases (66.1%). CO saturation exceeded 10% in 358 patients (32.3%). Adherence was deficient in 5 of the 11 applicable quality indicators. Multivariate analysis showed less use of pulse CO-oximetry when another toxic exposure was present (odds ratio [OR], 0.34; 95% CI, 0.11-1.00) and when the first responder was from the advanced life support service (OR, 0.43; 95% CI, 0.31-0.59). SpCO was used more in the presence of a history of mental health problems (OR, 3.01; 95% CI,1.27-7.17), headache (OR, 2.13; 95% CI, 1.2-3.72), and along with use of oxygen therapy (OR, 10.33; 95% CI, 5.46-19.53). Conclusion. Prehospital attendance of episodes of CO exposure is marked by failure to comply with some health care quality indicators. We detected factors associated with under use of SpCO as well as areas to target for improvement


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Humans , Adult , Quality Indicators, Health Care/statistics & numerical data , Emergency Medical Services/methods , Prehospital Care/organization & administration , Carbon Monoxide Poisoning/diagnosis , Quality Indicators, Health Care/organization & administration , Prehospital Care/standards , Quality Improvement/organization & administration , Environmental Exposure , Cross-Sectional Studies , Cohort Studies , Odds Ratio
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Emergencias (St. Vicenç dels Horts) ; 27(1): 23-26, feb. 2015. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-134019

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Objetivo: El estudio describe las características clínicas y los valores de carboxihemoglobina por pulsicooximetría portátil (SpCO) in situ que presentaron víctimas de incendios y valora su aporte en la decisión de traslado hospitalario. Método: Estudio observacional retrospectivo. Se incluyeron víctimas expuestas a humo de incendios en ambientes cerrados que recibieron asistencia prehospitalaria por el Grup d’Emergències Mèdiques (GEM) desde enero del 2010 a diciembre 2012. Se construyó un modelo explicativo de regresión logística con las variables independientes: sexo, edad, hábito tabáquico, antecedentes patológicos, síntomas y signos de intoxicación, presencia de quemaduras, valor de SpCO y saturación de oxígeno. La variable respuesta fue la decisión de traslado hospitalario. Resultados: Se atendieron a 331 de víctimas, seis de ellas fallecieron in situ. El 43,8% (135/308) fueron trasladadas a un hospital. El 57,8% (178/308) eran hombres, con edades comprendidas entre 18 y 65 años el 73,0% (216/296). El 11,4% (35/308) presentó valores de SpCO ≥ 10%, y la media global fue de 4,33% (IC95% 3,65-5,12). Las variables del modelo multivariante que mostraron asociación con la decisión de traslado hospitalario fueron: presencia de que- maduras (p = 0,014), signos (p < 0,001) y síntomas (p = 0,011) de intoxicación y los valores de SpCO (p < 0,001). En el caso de valores de SpCO ≥ 10%, la OR para traslado hospitalario fue 12,59 (IC 95% 4,32-36,69). Conclusión: El uso del pulsicooxímetro en la asistencia prehospitalaria aportó un valor añadido independiente para la toma de decisión de traslado hospitalario (AU)


Objective: To describe the clinical characteristics of fire smoke inhalation victims and carboxyhemoglobin values (Sp- CO) recorded with a portable pulse carbon monoxide (CO) oximeter at rescue sites in Catalonia. To assess the contribution of SpCO information to decision-making during emergency transfers. Methods: Retrospective observational study. We included records for patients exposed to smoke in closed spaces at fires. The patients had been attended by the Catalan Emergency Medical Group (GEM) from January 2010 to December 2012. A logistic regression model included the following independent variables: sex, age, smoking status, known medical history, signs and symptoms of intoxication, burns, SpCO, and oxygen saturation. The dependent variable was the decision to transfer the patient to a hospital. Results: The GEM attended 331 victims; 6 died at the scene of the fire and 43.8 % (135/308) were transferred to a hospital. The cohort included 178 men (57.8% of 308), and 73.0% were between the ages of 18 and 65 years (216/296). SpCO levels were over 10% in 11.4% (35/308); the mean SpCO was 4.33% (95% CI, 3.65%-5.12%). The regression model identified the following variables associated with the decision to transfer the patient to a hospital: presence of burns (P=.014), signs (P<.001) and symptoms (P=.011) of intoxication, and SpCO value (P<.001). The odds ratio for SpCO ≥ 10% was 12.59 (95% CI, 4.32-36.69) in relation to transfer to a hospital. Conclusion: Pulse CO-oximetry contributed to the prehospital emergency care of these patients by influencing the decision to transfer the patient to a hospital (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Oximetry , Carbon Monoxide Poisoning/diagnosis , Carboxyhemoglobin/analysis , Urban Fires , Air Pollution, Indoor/statistics & numerical data , Smoke/adverse effects , Retrospective Studies , Prehospital Care , Triage/organization & administration
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Emergencias ; 27(1): 23-26, 2015 Feb.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29077329

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OBJECTIVES: To describe the clinical characteristics of fire smoke inhalation victims and carboxyhemoglobin values (Sp- CO) recorded with a portable pulse carbon monoxide (CO) oximeter at rescue sites in Catalonia. To assess the contribution of SpCO information to decision-making during emergency transfers. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Retrospective observational study. We included records for patients exposed to smoke in closed spaces at fires. The patients had been attended by the Catalan Emergency Medical Group (GEM) from January 2010 to December 2012. A logistic regression model included the following independent variables: sex, age, smoking status, known medical history, signs and symptoms of intoxication, burns, SpCO, and oxygen saturation. The dependent variable was the decision to transfer the patient to a hospital. RESULTS: The GEM attended 331 victims; 6 died at the scene of the fire and 43.8 % (135/308) were transferred to a hospital. The cohort included 178 men (57.8% of 308), and 73.0% were between the ages of 18 and 65 years (216/296). SpCO levels were over 10% in 11.4% (35/308); the mean SpCO was 4.33% (95% CI, 3.65%-5.12%). The regression model identified the following variables associated with the decision to transfer the patient to a hospital: presence of burns (P=.014), signs (P<.001) and symptoms (P=.011) of intoxication, and SpCO value (P<.001). The odds ratio for SpCO SOH 10% was 12.59 (95% CI, 4.32-36.69) in relation to transfer to a hospital. CONCLUSION: Pulse CO-oximetry contributed to the prehospital emergency care of these patients by influencing the decision to transfer the patient to a hospital.


OBJETIVO: El estudio describe las características clínicas y los valores de carboxihemoglobina por pulsicooximetría portátil (SpCO) in situ que presentaron víctimas de incendios y valora su aporte en la decisión de traslado hospitalario. METODO: Estudio observacional retrospectivo. Se incluyeron víctimas expuestas a humo de incendios en ambientes cerrados que recibieron asistencia prehospitalaria por el Grup d'Emergències Mèdiques (GEM) desde enero del 2010 a diciembre 2012. Se construyó un modelo explicativo de regresión logística con las variables independientes: sexo, edad, hábito tabáquico, antecedentes patológicos, síntomas y signos de intoxicación, presencia de quemaduras, valor de SpCO y saturación de oxígeno. La variable respuesta fue la decisión de traslado hospitalario. RESULTADOS: Se atendieron a 331 de víctimas, seis de ellas fallecieron in situ. El 43,8% (135/308) fueron trasladadas a un hospital. El 57,8% (178/308) eran hombres, con edades comprendidas entre 18 y 65 años el 73,0% (216/296). El 11,4% (35/308) presentó valores de SpCO SOH 10%, y la media global fue de 4,33% (IC95% 3,65-5,12). Las variables del modelo multivariante que mostraron asociación con la decisión de traslado hospitalario fueron: presencia de quemaduras (p = 0,014), signos (p < 0,001) y síntomas (p = 0,011) de intoxicación y los valores de SpCO (p < 0,001). En el caso de valores de SpCO SOH 10%, la OR para traslado hospitalario fue 12,59 (IC 95% 4,32-36,69). CONCLUSIONES: El uso del pulsicooxímetro en la asistencia prehospitalaria aportó un valor añadido independiente para la toma de decisión de traslado hospitalario.

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